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What Happened to Venezuela? From U.S. Ally to Economic Collapse | Oil, Politics & Power

In 2026, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces on Venezuelan soil and taken to the United States for trial. But how did relations between Venezuela and the United States deteriorate to this point? And how did a country with the largest proven oil reserves in the world fall into hyperinflation and economic collapse?

In this video, we explore the full historical story of Venezuela—from one of the most democratic and prosperous nations in Latin America to a country devastated by economic mismanagement, political conflict, and oil dependency.

We break down:

How Venezuela and the U.S. were once close allies

The role of the Monroe Doctrine and early U.S. intervention in Latin America

Venezuela’s rise as an oil superpower in the 20th century

Why oil wealth fueled prosperity—but also planted the seeds of collapse

The failure of repeated economic reforms and the collapse of the two-party system

The rise of Hugo Chávez, socialism, and worsening U.S.–Venezuela relations

Why oil prices, overspending, and money printing led to hyperinflation

How Nicolás Maduro inherited a broken system—and made it worse

This is a deep dive into geopolitics, economics, oil, socialism, and U.S. foreign policy, showing why Venezuela’s crisis was not caused by one event—but by decades of decisions.

📌 If you’re interested in:

Venezuela’s economic collapse

Hyperinflation explained

Oil-rich countries failing

U.S. intervention in Latin America

The history of the Monroe Doctrine

Hugo Chávez vs Nicolás Maduro

Geopolitics and global power

…this video is for you.

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